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HomeHome TheaterAccessories & SuppliesCables & AdaptersToslink (Optical Audio)Toslink Optical Audio Splitter Adapter - by Abacus24-7 |
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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 A good reverse Y Adaptor Mar 03, 2010
By N. Sumrall
Background:
Splitter, by definition, is a device that splits a signal between two paths. A common "Y" splitter for headphone jacks is a common example. That is what this device is labeled, a audio fiber optic splitter for home audio systems.
A fiber optic sound splitter? Think about it. Would using it as a splitter be practical? For example, I personally don't plug my Xbox into two different, active surround sound systems at the same time.
However, using this fiber optic splitter in reverse--Like switching the surround sound's optical input between a blu-ray player and an game console. Now, to me, that sounds useful.
My Use:
I don't use this device as a splitter. I use it in reverse, a switch to flip-flop between my blu-ray and my xbox. They are connected to the same TV, so I only use one of them at a time. When my blu-ray player is on, my xbox is off, so the xbox's fiber optic audio does not interfere with the sound coming from the player. When I use my xbox, the blu-ray is off for the same reason.
So, this fiber optic "splitter" is excellent for switching between two media devices when only one surround-sound audio optic port is available. This "splitter" allows me to switch between two sources without unplugging cables and wearing out connections on both the cables and the audio receiver. For this, it works great!
If you decide to use it as a switch, you will need three cables total: 1 for plugging each media player into this audio splitter and 1 more to connect the splitter to the surround sound.
The Good:
Is an excellent "Y" switch. I've noticed no decrease sound quality while using this splitter (compared to not using one).
The Bad:
Not all fiber optic audio cables fit in the device. I bought a cable at this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002MQGOA/ref=oss_product and it's connectors are too loose and short to fit in either my blu-ray or this fiber optic splitter. Instead, I use a set of fiber optic cables branded "Phillips" (bought at walmart), and they fit and work just fine--not that the brand necessarily has to do with the performance of the audio cable. It's just a reference.
Y'all have a good one.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Simple solution Feb 22, 2011
By Jackalltrades
This thing works fine . You can't have the 2 devices on at the same time. It has worked reliably for over a year.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Didn't work Jan 08, 2011
By downtown
Tried to hook up an optical cable from both AppleTV and a DVD player to a single optical input in my receiver. The splitter did not work, no sound was heard from either source. Too inexpensive to return.
as decribed Jan 01, 2011
By Gringo A La Carte
"Marv"
This adapter works fine, better than some advertised on this site by another retailer, cost a couple bucks more, but is better quality & the holes for the cables hold better, fit better. Does what it's supposed to do!
Toslink Optical Splitter Adapter Aug 30, 2010
By M. Thomas
Works great as intended, I was trying to use as 2 outputs to 1 input source. Sound did pass through on one output source. Maybe it was the output cable, but just give in and upgraded my sound system.
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